Weight Loss for Busy Physicians | ​​Helping Women Physicians Lose Weight for the Last Time

What I Know For Sure

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is it! My final episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians. Can you believe we've made it this far together? In this bittersweet closing of...

Creating an Equitable Home Through Fair Play with Coach Alison Jamison

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of having the same fights with your partner over and over about doing the dishes and taking the trash out?So many couples find themselve...

Part 3 – Weight Loss Coaching Myth Busters Series

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What could weight-loss coaching look like for you?This is the final installment of our three-part myth-busters series all about weight-loss coaching. ...

Part 2 – Weight Loss Coaching Myth Busters Series

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you always wondered whether weight-loss coaching might work for you? In this three-part series on the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast, I...

Part 1 - Weight Loss Coaching Myth Busters Series

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you worried that a weight-loss coach is going to tell you how to eat, when to eat, and what exercises you have to do, just like every other diet p...

Weight Loss Success Story - Jenevieve Hughes, MD, FACS, CPE

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been on the fence about whether Weight Loss for Doctors Only is for you and you wish you could have a peek behind the scenes, I have a tre...

Empty Nesting and Other Big, Positive Life Changes

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a child leaving home in the next few months or another big life change on the horizon? Are you wondering how you’re going to get throug...

Overcoming the Fear of Food Spoilage

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does food spoilage ever interfere with your food plan?Maybe you find that you’re overeating because you fear throwing away food, or maybe you keep e...

Dealing with Unpredictable or Erratic Schedules While Losing Weight

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you deal with a lot of unpredictability in your work schedule as a doctor? Do you find that interferes with your eating habits and weight-loss goal...

Weight Loss Success Story - Lindsey C. Thomas, MD

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a while since our last client success story episode; I figured it was about time you heard from someone besides me! Allow me to introduce ...

Enjoy Summer Holidays Without Overeating

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find that the summer holidays affect your relationship with food?There are a lot of traditions centered around food in the summertime. July 4th...

Does Weight Loss Equal Skinny Fat? Let's Talk Body Composition

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does weight loss make you skinny fat?It’s a common experience to reach your goal weight only to be bombarded with messages and feelings about even m...

Preventing Future Weight Regain – Weight Regain Series Part 3

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What can I do now to prevent weight regain in the future?First of all, congratulations! If you’re asking yourself about prevention, it shows how muc...

Moving Forward After Weight Regain – Weight Regain Series Part 2

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve regained weight, you’ve processed your emotions, and now it’s time to do something about it. What’s next?In Part 1 of this Weight Loss ...

So You've Gained Weight Back... – Weight Regain Series Part 1

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you’re on the rollercoaster of weight loss and weight gain?When you lose weight and then regain it, it can be really dishear...

Overfunctioning and How to Stop

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you the one who is always in control of your family members’ calendars? Do you often try to make other people feel comfortable at your own expen...

Try Just One More Time

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What could happen if you were willing to try just one more time?A great man once said, “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain wa...

How to Stop Speed Eating

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am a recovered speed eater… and you can be too! In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m revealing the hidden causes behind your...

Overcoming Weaponized Independence

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you weaponizing your independence?In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, we’re exploring what weaponized independence is, how it pr...

How to Stop Eating at Night

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you had told me 10 years ago that it was possible for me to stop eating at night, I would’ve called BS. It was a habit that I didn’t think I c...

Update: Weight Loss Medications and Coaching

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Weight loss medications have been taking the media by storm; let’s talk about it!I have a little more experience and insight into weight loss medica...

Creating a Smoother Re-Entry After Vacation

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt more stressed after vacation than you did before?In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m sharing tips and tricks ...

When Match Day Doesn't Go Your Way

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, Match Day didn’t go your way. What now?In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m sharing three do’s and don’ts to help you g...

Making it Through Litigation in One Piece with Dr. Gita Pensa

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Litigation is a taboo subject in the medical field, but what if we could change that?A lot of doctors live in fear of one day being sued but not a lot...

Overeating in Social Situations

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can you stop overeating in social situations?If it sounds impossible to you, listen up. There are all kinds of reasons that you might overeat in s...

Improve Your Well-Being Through Intentional Focus

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you in the mood for a little heart-to-heart? I think most of us are craving more connection in our lives, so I’d love to take this episode as a...

Lose Weight Without Wielding Portion Control

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if I told you you could ditch the concept of portion control, never think about it again, and still lose weight?I’m here to challenge some wide...

Prioritizing How You Feel Vs. How You Look

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you spend more time thinking about how you feel or how you look?Like so many of us, you’ve probably been conditioned to put more importance on ho...

Leveraging Simplicity to Create Weight Loss Results

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you thought about simplifying your life? One of the biggest problems that people run into when they’re trying to lose weight...

Improving Medical Marriages with Coach Sara Payne

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like no one really understands what it’s like to be in a medical marriage? Whether you’re a doctor or you’re married to one, a ...

On Being Sensitive

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think you’re a sensitive person?We’re conditioned to think that it’s bad to be sensitive. If you’ve ever been told you’re being “to...

Using Delegation to Improve Your Life

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What could you be delegating to make your life easier?I want you to really consider this question as you listen to this episode of Weight Loss for Bus...

Getting Started With Self-Compassion

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to treat yourself with compassion?Self-compassion is a hidden gem in the world of well-being and mental health. A lot of people know a...

Believing Success is Possible

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why do you need to believe that success is possible before you can achieve somethingMaybe you feel like there’s an obvious answer to this question o...

Honor Your Taste Buds to Lose Weight

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What would happen if you stopped forcing yourself to eat food you don’t like?This made a huge difference for me when I was losing weight for the las...

Why You Should Let Someone Dress You - Judith Gaton Returns

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do your clothes make you feel? If they don’t make you feel happy, confident, and like yourself, what can we do to change that?It’s become norm...

How I Overcame My Fear of Public Speaking

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you dread having to speak in front of groups of people? Do you get so nervous your heart starts racing and you can’t focus on what you’re suppo...

Self-Investment and Leadership with Erin Aquin & Steve Haase, Part 2

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back for Part 2 of our conversation with Erin Aquin and Steve Haase. In this episode, we’re talking about leadership. No one ever really tea...

Self-Investment and Leadership with Erin Aquin & Steve Haase, Part 1

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to make self-care a priority in your busy schedule? What if there was a better way to think about self-care that made it easier to int...

Sunday Scaries and Work Dread

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a doctor you can have Sunday Scaries, Monday Scaries, Tuesday Scaries… it goes on and on. Does that sound like your situation? I know it...

Feeling Good Every Day with Coach Cledra Gross

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with the Sunday Scaries, always dreading Monday and the week ahead? You deserve to be happy all seven days of the week, not just Satu...

When You're In an Adjustment Period

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been feeling a little off lately, could it be that you’re going through an adjustment period?Going through an adjustment period can thro...

End the Charting Agony

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is charting an agonizing experience for you?Some people might think I’m being dramatic but if you know, you know. Charting can cause a huge amount o...

Peace and Freedom Around Politics

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I talk a lot about peace and freedom around food, but what about peace and freedom around politics? This episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians i...

How To Handle Intense Food Days

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Halloween!Whether you love Halloween or not, it can be a pretty intense food day, and there are a lot of other food-centered holidays coming up ...

The Pros and Cons of Wearable Devices

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you thought about getting a wearable device like an Apple Watch, FitBit, or Oura Ring to help you on your weight-loss or health journey?I’ve ta...

What to Do When You're Not Eating

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What can you fill your time with instead of eating?If you’ve been working on not overeating or emotionally eating and you’ve made some progress, y...

How to Raise Your Morale - World Mental Health Day

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of resources out there for leaders on how to raise the morale of their employees, but how do you go about raising your own morale?Mora...

Improving In-Law Relationships with Dr. Amruti Choudhry MBBS BSc

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about in-laws. Why do so many of us have strained relationships with our in-laws? Dr. Amruti Choudhry has some answers for you.Maybe you...

Becoming Type A-

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I often hear from clients that they are Type A and they have all kinds of questions about how they should handle situations based on their Type A pers...

Healthy Reflection vs. Rumination

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the difference between reflection and rumination? Healthy self-reflection can turn into rumination if you’re not careful, and while self-r...

Capability vs. Capacity

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just because you’re capable of doing something, doesn’t mean you have the capacity to do it. So why do we feel like we have to say yes to things ...

Outrage Addiction

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you guilty of outrage addiction? ​​Recognizing it in others is one thing, but acknowledging it within ourselves is a whole new challenge. Ther...

The Shame of Gaining Weight Back

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we feel shame so heavily around gaining weight back after losing some?There is an explanation for this when we think about the messages we rece...

You Are Allowed to Lose Weight

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you’re allowed to lose weight?Not too long ago, I started noticing that there’s a lot of messaging surfacing online telling women...

Proof Our Process Works with Mia Woodward, MD & Elisa Boden, MD

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if you had the data to prove that your coaching program works?Over the last couple of years, we’ve been doing a study behind the scenes to see ...

Welcoming All Women Physicians

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wished you could join Weight Loss for Doctors Only but you don’t quite meet the criteria? Listen up for an announcement at the end of ...

Weight Loss Success Story: Geri Aitken, DO

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to hear from another Weight Loss for Doctors Only student?It’s all very well for me to tell you about the program, but I think it’s ...

Wanting to Want It

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself wanting to want it again?You know what I’m talking about. You started working on your goal and you were so excited and motivate...

Lighting a Fire Under Yourself

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to find the motivation to start working toward your goals?Trust me, I hear you. Taking the first step is often the hardest part, so...

Owning Your Results

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to own your results? Let’s unpack it in this episode of the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast!We tend to have a lot of misco...

Weight Loss Success Story: Sandi Seigel MD, FRCP(C)

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it really harder to lose weight after a certain age?Let’s hear from someone who’s done it. Sandi Seigel MD, FRCP(C) is joining me in this episo...

How to Deal With Administration and Stay Sane

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I know you might not love me for saying this, but let’s talk about administration. Stick with me! It’s going to be worth it. There are a lot of n...

How to Feel in Control Around Food

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel out of control around food?This is something that a lot of people struggle with, so I want you to know that I hear you. You’re not alone...

Meeting Yourself Where You're At

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you meet yourself where you’re at?This is something that I’m going through in my life right now and I want to talk about it. We tend to be ...

Weight Loss Success Story: Kendra Sweet, MD, MS

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever heard someone else’s weight-loss story and thought you could never have time for that, never make it work on your schedule, or neve...

Reframing Your Relationship With Failure

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Failure is the information you need to get where you’re going.” -Rick RubinI heard this quote as I was listening to Rick Rubin’s audiobook an...

Nature’s Remedy for When You’re in a Funk

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How much time do you spend out in nature?When I started spending more time in nature, I noticed a huge improvement in how I felt and now it’s someth...

Leveraging Your Future Self with Coach Laura Conley

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you could ask your future self one thing, what would it be?Have you ever thought to ask her for help in times of need? What would she do?In this ep...

Reproductive Shame & How to Overcome It

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about something a little different in this episode, and that’s shame around reproductive struggles. This looks different for everyo...

Downshifting to Increase Life Satisfaction with Natalie Bacon, JD, CFP, Certified Life Coach

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you someone who feels like you always need to be doing the most?It’s great that you’re ambitious, but if that ambition is interfering with you...

Letting Go of What You Thought Was Real

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can I share a quote with you that I came across recently?“One of the hardest things to do in life is letting go of what you thought was real.”I re...

How Coaching Increases Well-Being

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you take time out of your day to reflect on your well-being and what you could do to improve it?Life gets busy and often our own well-bei...

When More Knowledge Doesn't Equate to Weight Loss

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you sometimes feel like no matter how much you learn, nothing changes? Maybe more knowledge isn’t what you need. In this episode of Weight Loss ...

Why Spiraling Is Okay, Normal, and Expected

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about spiraling. You’ve probably heard of spiraling before, and you’ve probably felt it. Who hasn’t? But in this episode of Weight...

Is Peace and Freedom Around Food Just Magical Thinking?

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think that creating peace and freedom around food is magical thinking?I think before we can answer that question, we have to explore what magic...

Making Time to Create Peace and Freedom Around Food

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re already feeling behind, pressed for time, and like there are never enough hours in the day, how do you make time to create peace and freed...

Intuitive Eating vs. Coaching

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if my approach to coaching is the same as intuitive eating?This has come up a few times with my clients, so I thought it might ...

When Doctors Avoid the Doctor's Office

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been putting off going to the doctor’s office?You would think that as doctors we would have no problem going to get medical care for oursel...

Complicated Relationships with Your Work

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a complicated relationship with your work? A lot of doctors do. Some days are great and some are really hard; there’s nothing wrong wit...

Negotiation for Physicians with Linda Street, MD

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you go about asking for what you want in the workplace?No one really teaches you how to have difficult conversations when it comes to asking fo...

Work/Life Alignment

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I want to propose an alternative to work/life balance. What if we worked towards work/life alignment instead? I don’t know about you, but I cringe ...

What Women Physicians Need to Thrive

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like it’s impossible to thrive as a woman physician in our healthcare system? That breaks my heart and it’s time it changed. I...

[New Year, New Thoughts Series] Eating Against Your Own Will | Chp. 8

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the fourth and final episode in the New Year, New Thoughts series, and it’s a special one because it’s the six-year anniversary of the pod...

[New Year, New Thoughts Series] Science for the Win! | Chp. 6

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to talk about science?If you’re tuning into this podcast, I’m guessing you probably love science as much as I do. Science makes sens...

[New Year, New Thoughts Series] Reframing Losing | Chp. 3

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We tend to think of winning or losing as black or white. It’s one or the other. What if that didn’t have to be the case?Welcome to the second epis...

[New Year, New Thoughts Series] How to Change Your Food-Related Thoughts | Chp. 2

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode in the New Year, New Thoughts series that I’m hosting here on the podcast.I’m rejecting the concept of “new year, new ...

Ozempic, Wegovy, and Other Newer Weight Loss Medications

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if weight loss medication could work for you?These medications have been getting a lot of attention on TikTok and other social ...

Coping with Loss – Krista St-Germain Returns

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Could you use some help processing a loss or supporting someone else through their loss?Those of you who have been around for a while might recognize ...

Blazing New Neural Pathways

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it so hard to break old habits and create new ones?Really it comes down to the science behind how your brain works. The more you think a certai...

Self Investment Potential

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to spend money on yourself?Whenever the Weight Loss for Doctors Only program opens up, I hear from women physicians who are interested...

What is Toxic Independence?

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You might have heard of toxic positivity, but have you heard of toxic independence?In this episode, we’re talking about how to move away from toxic ...

How to Approach Food-Centric Holidays

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do holidays make you feel out of control when it comes to food?The holidays can be a challenging time for those of us who are trying to find freedom a...

How Your Relationship with Food Is Affecting Your Pet with VetCoach Nadina Cojocaru

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Could your relationship with food be affecting your pet’s health?Nadina Cojocaru is here to talk to us about how pets become overweight as a result ...

What to Do When You Stumble on Your Weight Loss Journey

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had a little stumble and felt like you ruined your whole plan; like you’ll never be able to lose that weight?If you stumbled on the si...

Ep #304: Weight Loss Problem Solving

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you are faced with a problem that you don’t know how to solve, what do you do?This episode is all about weight loss problem solving. Sometimes...

Ep #303: Burnout vs. Moral Injury with Dr. Jimmy Turner

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many physicians experience burnout at some stage in their careers, putting themselves, their patients, and even their colleagues at risk. With the amo...

Ep #302: When It's Not What You Expected

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We've all had those experiences where something was not what we expected it to be. Whether it’s having kids, or a new job, or a certain type of...

Ep #301: A Sneaky Way You're Sabotaging Yourself

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you pay attention to the way in which you think about aging? And in particular, what you think about yourself as you age? You may not realize that ...

Ep #300: My Clients Interview Me!

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m turning the tables and answering questions from my physician clients all about weight loss and so much more. If you’ve been wondering wh...